Ten years ago the Penrith CBD Corporation was formed. Little did anyone know at that time, Penrith was about to embark on an incredible transformation. You only need to take a five minute drive or a half hour walk around the city to see it has improved by leaps and bounds over the past ten […]
16 August 2023
BlueScope has hosted a ceremony at its Western Sydney Service Centre (WSSC), Erskine Park, NSW, announcing BlueScope Board approval of a $415 million investment to build a 7th Metal Coating Line (MCL7). This significant investment in Australian manufacturing will add 240,000 tonnes per annum of metal coating capacity, alleviating cyclical supply bottlenecks whilst also removing […]
16 August 2023
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator WHILST lumps on pets are more frequently seen in older pets, they can also appear on younger animals too. But what do you do if you find that lump or bump on your pet? Sometimes, they are harmless, but every so often they are a sign that […]
16 August 2023
Ruby Productions has on offer a fabulous local show that will have you begging for more – and this time there will be more! Yes that’s right, here’s an opportunity to see not just one, but two short plays and one big one – all in the one session! The first is ‘A cut in […]
16 August 2023
News and views from the Federal Member for Lindsay By MELISSA MCINTOSH MP This week marks 50 years since the proclamation to end the nation’s involvement in the Vietnam War by then Governor-General Sir Paul Hasluck. On this day we remember the young men, barely adults, setting out on an adventure across the sea to […]
16 August 2023
GET ready to mark your calendars and make some unforgettable memories because the much-anticipated three-day 2023 Penrith Annual Show is just around the corner! From August 25th to 27th, the Penrith Showgrounds will come alive with a spectacular array of entertainment, attractions, and activities that promise to make this year’s show a true highlight of […]
16 August 2023
A Penrith family attending Trees for Dad 2022. IF you’re looking for something to gift Dad for Father’s Day, Penrith City Council’s annual Trees for Dad community tree planting event returns for its fifth year on Sunday 3 September at Peppermint Reserve in Kingswood. Community members are invited to plant trees and shrubs in celebration […]
11 August 2023
A new state-of-the-art pathology laboratory at Nepean Hospital is providing staff the latest in cutting-edge medical technology to perform vital diagnostic testing. PATHOLOGY is a crucial tool in detecting, diagnosing and treating disease, as well as an important aspect of managing long-term medical conditions The new facility was officially opened by Minister for Health, Ryan […]
11 August 2023
Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen, General Manager Andrew Moore and NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Western Sydney Prue Car in front of the site of the Gipps Street Recreation Precinct main amenities building. CONSTRUCTION is underway on the main amenities building for the Gipps Street Recreation Precinct in Claremont Meadows. Located in the centre of […]
11 August 2023
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator SURROUNDED by open spaces, friendly owners and lots of wagging tails, dog parks are growing in popularity in suburbs across Penrith. However, sharing a public space with unfamiliar dogs and owners comes with its risks. Dog owners are responsible for ensuring that dog parks remain a safe […]
11 August 2023
